Cliff House

Residential

Cliff House

A cantilevered retreat on the Dorset coast

Cliff House emerges from the rugged Dorset coastline as a series of interlocking volumes clad in weathered zinc and local Purbeck stone. The main living space cantilevers eight metres over the cliff edge, creating a suspended viewing platform that brings the horizon into the heart of the home.

The material palette draws directly from the surrounding geology — rough-hewn limestone walls transition into polished concrete floors, while full-height glazing dissolves the boundary between interior and the dramatic seascape beyond. A planted green roof helps the structure recede into the hillside when viewed from above.

Location

Lyme Regis, Dorset

Area

280 sqm

Year

2024

Category

Residential

Materials

  • Purbeck Stone
  • Weathered Zinc
  • Polished Concrete
  • European Oak
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